PHRASAL VERBS
There are four types of phrasal verbs There are four types of phrasal verbs. Types 1, 2, and 3 can be literal or idiomatic. The verbs of type 4 are nearly always idiomatic.
TYPE 1 : VERB + PARTICLE (no object) used literally : He put on his coat and went out. Sit down. She walked right past the store without noticing it. used idiomatically : I didn’t put enough wood on the fire and it went out (= stopped burning). Their marriage didn’t work out. (= didn’t succeed) Our plans fell through (= failed).
TYPE 2 : VERB + PARTICLE + OBJECT (separable) literally : I put up the picture. idiomatically : I put up my sister for the night (= gave her food and a place to sleep). => Type 2 phrasal verbs are separable. The object (noun or pronoun) can come between the verb and the particle. I put the picture up. I put it up. (if the object is a pronoun, it always comes in between) I put my sister up for the night. I put her up for the night.
TYPE 3 : VERB + PARTICLE + OBJECT (inseparable) literally : She came across the room. I’m looking for Harry. idiomatically : She came across an old friend while she was out shopping (= found by accident). She takes after her father (= resembles in features, build, character) I’ll look after it for you. (= care for) => Type 3 phrasal verbs are inseparable. The object always comes after the particle.
TYPE 4 : VERB + PARTICLE + PARTICLE I get along very well with my boss. I’m looking forward to it. How can you put up with that noise ? => Type 4 phrasal verbs are nearly always idiomatic. The object cannot change position.